Knowledge Intern, PACE

This is a full-time internship for 6 months, starting in May or June and based in The Hague. You must be a registered student in a University or Higher Education institution in The Netherlands for the full duration of the internship to be eligible for this internship.

This internship provides an opportunity to advance your knowledge base on a broad range of subjects in circular economy. Guided by the PACE Knowledge Lead, you will develop quality answers to given research questions through literature study and interviews, feeding into knowledge products (a previous example is the Circular Economy Action Agenda) or (high-level) events led by PACE.

You will be able to develop skills highly relevant for next career steps as e.g. analysts or consultants, including conducting research and analysis in a practical manner, as well as translating findings into clear messages for different stakeholder groups.

Candidates should demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Background in environmental science, economics, or a similar discipline. Master students preferred.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including identifying relevant information and judging its credibility.
• Broad interest and curiosity. You may be asked to research topics outside of your “home field”.
• Good communication skills, to explain findings of own research and analysis in a clear, simple manner.
• Good writing skills (English).
• Team player – being flexible and supportive is important in our small, fast-paced team.
• Able to work with sufficient autonomy including time management.

Internship Qualifications

Students must be registered at a college or university in The Netherlands for the full duration of the internship.

Compensation

This internship offers a reimbursement of 300 euros per month.

Duration

This is a full-time, six-month internship, ideally starting between May and June (there is some flexibility based on the student’s availability).

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. Deadline for Applications is Wednesday 6^th May.

PACE Overview: 

The Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE) is a global community of leaders from business, government and civil society.  We bring leaders together to develop a collective agenda and drive ambitious action, working together to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. 

Our focus is on the areas that require deep collaboration between business, government and civil society, creating a space for leaders to work in partnership and overcome challenges together.  

 The four pillars of our work:  

• Catalyzing global leadership from business, government and civil society 
• Transforming knowledge into an evidence-based collective action agenda 
• Advancing projects that are pioneering or scaling the circular economy 
• Providing a platform where leaders can amplify their success and learn from each other

PACE was created in 2018 by the World Economic Forum, and is now hosted by the World Resources Institute. PACE is facilitated by a full-time team in The Hague, Netherlands.  

WRI Overview

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address six critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water and sustainable cities.

We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges, and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $100 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of nearly 700 people with work spanning 50 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States.  

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.